Spectacular sets, an avalanche of candy, carnival games and stunning costumes: The Ti BÔ market celebrated Halloween like never beforeSaturday, October 31. The BÔ Ti Marché association had put in the effort to transform the Village Square into a real American-style setting, to the great delight of families, children and visitors passing through.
Meticulous attention to detail down to the smallest corners and an atmosphere worthy of the grandest parties.Halloween Across the Atlantic: the organizers didn't do things by halves. The gamble paid off, with families and visitors of all ages coming to enjoy this special edition.
The children, many of whom had come out in costume, were delighted by the distribution of sweets and the game booths. Knock-down-the-cans and other fairground activities attracted young and old alike, in a festive atmosphere where everyone could find something to enjoy. As for the market, there were fewer artisans than usual, but this edition had primarily chosen to focus on entertainment and the pleasure of being together.
The adults were not to be outdone. Many of them had also gone out costumes and makeuptransforming the square into a veritable parade of fantastical creatures. The competition for the best adult costume, moreover, did not result in a podium finish. All participants were greeted.Among the notable costumes was that ofUrsula, the sea witch of 'The Little Mermaid'with its half-woman, half-octopus silhouette, particularly made an impression. The makeup inspired by the Day of the DeadThe Mexican Day of the Dead was also stunningly accurate. Eerie clowns and other bloodthirsty characters had also responded to the call, proof that the invitation to dress up had been widely heeded.
A less festive morning after
The only downside was the state of the center of Orient Bay the day after the festivities: crushed eggs on the walls, shaving cream spilled A little bit everywhere… Some jokes have left behind a cleanup that the authors have clearly not taken care of. Toilet paper and other non-degrading jokes These measures would have been sufficient to prolong the Halloween spirit without imposing these inconveniences on residents and shopkeepers. Throwing eggs at passersby and handling fireworks are also prohibited. The party is more beautiful when it leaves no damage behind.. _Vx
Where does Halloween come from?
Long before pumpkins and costumes, Halloween has its roots in the Celtic festival of Her handcelebrated more than 2.500 years ago around October 31st. It marked the transition to the dark season and the beginning of a new year in the Celtic calendar. This period was traditionally associated with a symbolic boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead. Over the centuries, this tradition has become intertwined with the eve of the ToussaintCalled All Hallows' Evewhich would give its name to Halloween. In the 18th and 19th centuries, emigrants Irish and Scottish They take it with them to North America. hollowed-out turnips originally used to hold a candle, they are gradually being replaced by pumpkins, easier to dig. The holiday then takes on considerable proportions in the United States and Canada, where costumes, decorations and trick-or-treating become popular traditionsIn Saint-Martin, where the American visitors They are numerous, and this culture is particularly familiar to them. The Ti BÔ market evening thus offered them a little festive atmosphere at home!
